Chris Smalling was beaten by his wife in a race to avoid a parking ticket today...

"Obviously, you can't get away from certain noise, but it's a case of I am so focused on the pitch that I just want to keep putting on performances and keep building that manager's trust in me to play me every game."

Smalling has impressed at both ends of the pitch in recent weeks.

As well as helping United secure a clean sheet in the midweek win over Bournemouth, Smalling also netted on the south coast.

That followed goals against Crystal Palace and the winner against Manchester City.